Manager Procurement

About this role

Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned electricity utility, is looking for a Manager Procurement to work from its Megawatt Park offices in Sunninghill. The role sits in the ICT business unit under Corporate Procurement and is permanent.

The manager will lead the sourcing and procurement of goods, services and capital infrastructure. The aim is to get the best value for Eskom in a way that is efficient and lasting.

What you’ll do

• Plan and run sourcing and procurement processes, policies and procedures that follow the rules.
• Build practical solutions that meet customer needs and improve how procurement works day to day.
• Monitor operational compliance and manage procurement risk.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and oversee contracts.
• Work with other functions so that internal customers get a high level of service.
• Lead, guide and manage your team so it meets customer requirements.
• Manage the costs of your portfolio so they stay within the agreed budget.

What you need

• A B Degree or B Tech in Finance, Procurement, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Law or Engineering, at NQF 7 with 360 credits.
• 5 years of sourcing and procurement experience.
• Knowledge of SAP Materials Management, spend analysis, and total cost of ownership analysis.
• Experience with procure-to-pay, commodity management, sourcing strategy, and negotiation strategy.
• Knowledge of supplier relationship management and contract management.
• Knowledge of NEC family contracts and FIDIC contracts, plus forex knowledge.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, financial analysis and communication skills.
• Good computer skills and the ability to work with senior leaders.
• Advantageous: project management and demand forecasting and planning skills.

Is this job for you?

This role suits an experienced procurement professional who has led sourcing work in a large organisation. You should be comfortable managing a team, negotiating with suppliers and making decisions about budgets and risk.

Tips before you apply

• Have your degree or B Tech certificate and a certified academic record ready, and check that the NQF level and credits match the requirement.
• Show your five years of procurement experience with specific examples, such as contract values, savings achieved and supplier portfolios you managed.
• Highlight your experience with SAP, NEC or FIDIC contracts, and any team leadership, so your CV matches the list of requirements.